The Tier 1 - Post Study Work visa is a route for non-European Economic Area students of higher education institutes within the United Kingdom to remain in the United Kingdom for two years, upon successful completion of their qualification, to gain work experience.
If the graduate wishes to remain in the UK on completion of two year on this scheme, they must switch over to another immigration category such as the Tier 1 (General) scheme.
Students in the United Kingdom who have successfully completed and obtained a degree, Master’s degree, PhD, or postgraduate certificate in education or a post graduate diploma in education (only applicable if issued in Scotland) will qualify to apply.
The points scoring threshold for this type of visa is 95 in total. 75 points must be scored for attributes with a further 20 mandatory points for English Language Ability and Maintenance Funds. Please see below for specific criteria:
Specific Criteria
Attributes
Has successfully obtained either:
- a UK recognized bachelor's degree; or
- a UK recognized postgraduate degree; or
- a UK master’s degree; or
- a UK postgraduate certificate in education or a postgraduate diploma in education (if issued in Sotland)
|
20 points |
At a UK institution that is either:
- a recognized or listed UK body; or
- on the Tier 4 sponsors register
|
20 points |
Obtained the qualification while in the UK with:
- Student (Tier 4) Leave; or
- As a dependant of someone with valid leave in an immigration category permitting dependants in the UK
|
20 points |
Made the application within 12 months of obtaining the qualification |
15 points |
In addition to scoring 75 points for attributes it is mandatory that you must score a total of 20 points in the next two sections
English Language Ability
The English language requirement is waived for Post-Study Work applicants because it is assumed English language proficiency was required to obtain the eligible qualification.
Maintenance
Post-Study Work applicants from outside the country are required to score ten points by proving they can support themselves and any dependents.
| Start up costs |
Funds |
Total |
£400 |
£2,400 |
£2,800 |
2/3 of the £2,400 is required for first dependent of the main applicant, and 1/3 for each subsequent dependant. |
Most Post-Study Work migrants are expected to switch from the Student (or Tier 4) category from within the UK, in which case the Maintenance test will only require the migrant to show they have £800 in funds plus additional funds for dependants.
If spouses, unmarried partners, civil partners and children are already in the UK during the applicant's stay as a student, they can switch along with the applicant and remain in the UK. Entry clearance would be required if the dependants are applying from overseas.
Assistance
Ambler Collins is able to help you with the complicated process of applying for a visa to allow you to immigrate to the UK. We will provide a free assessment of your eligibility on our Tier 1 Assessment Form and one of our OISC regulated advisers will contact you.
Contact Ambler Collins for a free assessment of your eligibility to apply. Contact us at info@amblercollins.com or phone +44 (0)20 7371 0213.
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